Back Of The Grid | F1 Podcast

As Max Verstappen wins his 5th race in a row, we ask if there was any version of the Italian GP he couldn't win, look at some great comeback drives, discuss the race ending safety car and alternate options F1 could consider, and an incredible debut weekend for Nyck de Vries. Plus predictions, three new champions and your questions from the inbox.   F1 | Formula 1 | F12022 | 2022 | Mercedes | Lewis...

After Mercedes came the closest they have all season to winning a Grand Prix, this week we look at their strategy calls and ask if they're making the same old mistakes, wonder if there was a version of the race Verstappen didn't go on to win, try to work out how Ferrari made a mess of things this time and try to work out what on earth was going on at Alpha Tauri (spoilers, it wasn't some grand con...

As we await the Oscar Piastri news that never comes, we look back at a dominant drive at Spa from Verstappen, more woe for Leclerc and a lots of impressive drives for points, plus Audi join F1, Ricciardo leaves McLaren and Alfa Romeo leave Sauber, we make our predictions for Zandvoort and answer your questions from the inbox. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Predictions L...

As racing returns to the rolling hills of the Ardennes, possibly for the last time, we talk about Spa's future on the calendar, finalised specs for the 2026 engines, how the floor changes may effect the teams for the rest of the season, and our predictions for the weekend ahead. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Predictions League is sponsored by Grid Rival - Join our fant...

This week we talk about more evidence of Porsche's move to F1, the Formula E title win, and go through a double week of inbox questions. Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Predictions League is sponsored by Grid Rival - Join our fantasy league on Grid Rival today! Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for the latest news; Twitter  |  Facebook Join our Patreon for exclusive conte...

Silly season is in full swing as McLaren sign more drivers than they have seats, Alpine are left with 1 driver and no replacement for Alonso and we make a tier list of all the driver and team performances up to the summer break. If you want to play around with the tier ranking we created head to: https://tiermaker.com/create/back-of-the-grid-f1-2022-mid-season-review--15262159 You will also find o...

After an entertaining Hungarian Grand Prix, we find ourselves asking once again how Ferrari threw a race away and what they need to change over the summer break, as well as an incredible drive from Verstappen, a resurgent Mercedes, our Vettel highlights as he announces his retirement, reactions to Alonso moving to Aston Martin plus all the usual predictions and inbox goodness.   Note, this was rec...

After Leclerc crashes out and Sainz loses a potential podium after starting from the back, we discuss whether Ferrari are potentially handing a title to Max Verstappen and Red Bull with 10 races to go and a 63pt lead for the Dutchman. We also look ahead to the Hungarian GP this weekend with jingle extraordinaire, Ash Foster. The overtake data used was taken from the work of Reddit user CatchingIsO...

GridRival CEO, Ross Fruin, joins us to talk about what goes into running a fantasy sports business focused around motorsports, what is going on with flexi floors and what will be changing regarding the FIA's policing of plank wear, and of course a look ahead to the French Grand Prix this weekend.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Predictions League is sponsored by Grid R...

After an eventful weekend in Austria, we look at a much needed victory for Leclerc, a scary retirement for Sainz, the bizarre stewarding that's annoying drivers and fans alike, another brilliant weekend for Haas, the indefensible behaviour from some 'fans' at the circuit and what can be done about it, as well as all the other stories from qualifying, the sprint and the race, predictions and your q...

After Zhou and Albon walked away from a horror crash at Silverstone, followed by one one of the greatest races in recent years, we sit down to discuss what can be learned from the lap 1 incident, how Ferrari indecision could have cost them the race, whether they made the right call under the safety car which ultimately handed Sainz his first victory, the unbelievable duel between Hamilton, Perez a...

On a quiet week for F1 news, we discuss Gasly's new contract, the future of the French Grand Prix, McLaren's many drivers, upgrades, technical directives and our memories of the Nintendo 64, as well as a preview of this weekends British Grand Prix, predictions and the inbox.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Predictions League is sponsored by Grid Rival - Join our fantas...

As F1 finally returns to Canada, we look at the new technical directive aimed at battling porpoising, wet qualifying heroics, an intriguing fight for the win, a resurgent Mercedes, a strong recovery for Leclerc and ask some difficult questions of Sainz. Plus, predictions, fantasy league and your questions from the inbox.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Predictions Leag...

After Ferrari gifted Red Bull another 1-2 in Baku, we discuss what is going wrong at the Scuderia and look at who needs to be responsible for fixing the porpoising issue that's causing health concerns for drivers, as well as some great drives in the midfield, lots of WTF candidates, a look ahead to the return of the Canadian GP and your questions from the inbox. Enter the prediction league on our...

A quiet news week leads us to talking about some 2023 grid predictions and who may or may not replace drivers up and down the grid, as well as some debate of cost caps and of course, a look ahead to the weekend in Azerbaijan. Can Perez go for a second win in two at a circuit he has a good track record at? Will the streets of Baku present challenges we are yet to see in this new generation of car?...

Downpours on Sunday lead to delays, on track incidents, number 2 drivers coming out on top and pit stop panics. We look back through it all as well as take a moment to discuss former F1 driver Marcus Ericsson being first across the yard of bricks to take a thrilling Indy 500 win. Plus, we discuss Monaco on the whole and what value it adds to the calendar, if any, with it's existing deal now done a...

As the new rules prove themselves in Spain, we look at an enthralling battle for the win, positives from a disastrous weekend for Ferrari, super effective upgrades for Mercedes and some suspect upgrades for Aston Martin, as well as a look ahead to the Monaco GP and some bold choices in the prediction league.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Faceb...

As McLaren confirm their purchase of the Mercedes Formula E team and reigning Formula E champion Nyck de Vries prepares to make his Formula 1 practice debut for Williams, we discuss the relative merits of both series for drivers, teams and manufacturers and look at what the future might hold for them. Plus, our predictions for the Spanish Grand Prix as teams prepare a raft of upgrades that might s...

This week, the good, the bad and the downright bizarre from F1's first weekend in Miami, as we ask how much pre-race hype is too much and consider the longest list of WTF candidates we've ever had. Also, there was a race in the middle of it all! Including a vintage Verstappen drive, some great recovery drives and strange highs and lows for Mercedes we try to get to the bottom of.    Enter the pred...

This week, we preview the inaugural Miami GP and look at the quirks of the new circuit and who it might suit, as well as a new qualifying experiment for next season, the incredible look and technology of the Gen3 Formula E car, the return of W Series, our predictions for the weekend and your questions from the inbox.   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter...

Chris and Stu review the 2022 Emilia Romagna Formula 1 Grand prix. We discuss the mistakes Leclerc just can't afford to make, Verstappen's dominance and another shocker for Sainz. We fix the sprint weekend format (again) and mull another difficult weekend for Mercedes. Plus your questions from the Inbox and more!   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or...

This week, F1 is back to the Grand prix with the longest name on the calendar and we look at what to expect from upgrade packages, what affect the forecast rain could have on the weekend and who the sprint format is likely to help and hinder. Plus, a look at the potential Porsche and Audi entries to F1 and which teams it makes sense for them to join up with, our predictions for the weekend and you...

As F1 finally returns to Australia, we look at contrasting fortunes at Ferrari, more problems for Verstappen, what could have been for Alonso, Mercedes and McLaren heading back in the right direction and an incredible drive from Albon, plus the predictions league and your questions from the inbox.     Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for t...

F1 is finally back in Australia, but what do we expect from the new layout? Does it need ANOTHER DRS zone? What will the mixed up tyre choices mean for strategy? Plus, the pros and cons of the upcoming race in Las Vegas, a Moomin based guide to the new track, our predictions for Australia and your questions from the inbox!   Enter the prediction league on our site; BackofTheGrid.com Follow us on T...

This week, we look at what went down on Friday night in Saudi Arabia, how close we came to not having a race and what the ramifications of it all may be. There was a race though, with another intriguing duel between Leclerc and Verstappen, terrible luck for Perez and mixed fortunates for Mercedes. All that, plus predictions, fantasy league and your questions from the inbox.   Enter the prediction...